In line with the UAE’s vision to harness the full potential of human capital, DIFC is supporting local talent and SMEs by providing a platform to help grow their business in a first-of-its-kind urban living development. As part of the Design Emporium in the soon-to-launch Gate Avenue at DIFC, home-grown entrepreneurs will be able to showcase their concepts in a collective retail space with reduced business set-up fees and discounted rental costs for the first three years.

Benefits

Discounted registration fee of $1,000 for three years, supplemented with a 50% discount on the lease fee

Strategic positioning within one of the world’s top ten global financial centres and access to an established and growing community of over 22,000 potential customers

Opportunity to showcase local creativity amongst leading international and regional brand names

For kiosks located outside the Design Emporium, DIFC will provide a dedicated space – the retailer will be responsible for all other fit-outs. For tenants based in the Design Emporium, DIFC will provide a basic start-up kit that will need to be branded and managed by each winning concept subject to approval.

DIFC will announce the winners through its PR and social media channels, as well as any updates throughout the tenancy of the selected concepts. We will also maintain a website that includes up-to-date information about each retailer.

F&B concepts will not accepted for this initiative due to the fit out and health and safety requirements. For further information on space for F&B, please contact our retail team by phone or email retail@difc.com or +971 3622 447

Following the three year period, retailers may request a permanent space within Gate Avenue at DIFC. The DIFC Retail Team will be able to provide recommendations based on your requirements and the availability of space.

Gate Avenue at DIFC

Gate Avenue at DIFC offers a dynamic lifestyle epicentre that truly connects every aspect of the financial district. Comprised of more than 200 prime retail locations with a built up area (BUA) of 660,000 square feet, the development is ushering in a new age of community innovation.

A smooth continuation of an established reputation, Gate Avenue at DIFC delivers integration by design combined with a luxurious communal journey for financial professionals, residents and visitors alike.